Nike Cortez

The Nike Cortez is one of the most iconic sneakers ever made. Ever since its introduction in 1972, it has been re-released constantly by Nike in different colorways and materials for both men and women. The shoe was created by one of the founders of Nike, Bill Bowerman, who combined elements of flip flops with contemporary running shoes to create what was perhaps the first pair of "hybrid" trainers that the world has ever seen. With its full length midsole and cushioning, walking and running in the Cortez was said to be like "running on the moon". It doesn't get more classic than the Cortez.